Stage 8 Construction Certificate

Once the Development Application has been approved and before construction can commence a Construction Certificate (CC) must be given.

But before the CC can be issued, the builder selected must apply for Home Warranty Insurance for the project, as this requirement forms part of the CC and the requisite builders licence details.

The Construction Certificate provides the Council with even more detailed information than was in the original Development Application about the actual structure, materials and finishes that will be used. Its purpose is to verify that the relevant matters specified in the development consent and all applicable legislation has been met.

Home Warranty Insurance provides cover for the client for a maximum value of $200,000 if the builder dies, disappears or becomes insolvent during the contract period leaving the construction incomplete.

Construction Certificates take any where from a few days to several weeks to be processed by councils in the case of Mosman Council it took two days.

To ensure a CC is processed quickly, you will be required to adhere to all Council conditions and ensure that your fees, insurance and documents are paid and in the appropriate format.

A CC can be issued either by Council or by an accredited certifier. To find a list of accredited certifiers in NSW, visit www.dipnr.nsw.gov.au .

Once the CC has been issued, your project can then begin construction.